Natural landmarks · London
Mary Datchelor School
In or near City of Westminster.
Mary Datchelor School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
Jim Osley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Denmark Hill · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mary Datchelor School is a school heritage located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
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Place summary
Mary Datchelor School is an educational establishment located in London. It is noted for its historical significance and has played a role in the development of education in the area.
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Background
History
Mary Datchelor School was founded out of an endowment originally intended for the upkeep of the 18th-century Datchelor family's family tomb. A board of trustees was established in 1871, with £20,000 to found a girls' school. The school was designed by the architect Thomas Chatfeild-Clarke and opened in 1877 with thirty girls, and had grown to over 400 by 1900. The first headmistress was Caroline Rigg (1852-1929), who remained in the job for four decades, until 1917. Rigg had been professionally trained as a teacher, and encouraged professional training for her staff. From 1879 she began selecting pupils to train herself as teachers. As demand grew, senior girls were awarded…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4732, -0.0891
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE5 8FB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Peckham
- Established
- 1877
- Nearest railway station
- Denmark Hill — 0.6 km
- Official site
- thebower.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q81453199 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mary Datchelor School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mary Datchelor School?
- Mary Datchelor School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE5 8FB), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is Mary Datchelor School?
- Mary Datchelor School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mary Datchelor School?
- The nearest railway station is Denmark Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE5 8FB.
- When was Mary Datchelor School built?
- Built or established in 1877.
- Is Mary Datchelor School free to visit?
- Yes, Mary Datchelor School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mary Datchelor School?
- The nearest railway station is Denmark Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE5 8FB.